Healthcare Assistant - Herrick ward
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, Greenhill, Harrow
Healthcare Assistant - Herrick ward
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London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, Greenhill, Harrow
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 13 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6d9f83af646549c0a574f2caead880bd
Full Job Description
- To assist qualified nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients
- To seek clarification from trained staff wherever the post holder is uncertain about their responsibilities or duties at any
- Liaising with other multidisciplinary teams for patient information
- Ensure that all patient and discharge areas are equipped, tidy, and ready for use
- To assist in the first line maintenance of medical devices, maintain clinical stock levels in each
- Assist trained nurse in the timely discharge of patients
- Computer skills - accessing CERNER, EPRO, ICE and Endo vault.
- Taking and recording accurate vital signs and highlighting concerns to trained nurse To work alongside a registered nurse to manage stock and consumables in the unit .Main duties of the job Be able to locate all policies relatingto good working practice within the clinical areas and adhere to them You will assist the nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients whilst under (close) supervision. This will involve working in the procedure room with senior staff and the delivery of basic nursing care and the safe handling of patients Assist in physiological measurements within agreed Preparation of equipment for use and running calibration Ensure the safekeeping of the patient's property and valuables within the Trust Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries by asking for assistance as required Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situation
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